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Affected model numbers
120V/250W240V/250W240V/325WThe model number along with "SWI" is printed on one side of the heating element and a sticker reading "Ritchie Specialty Products" is found on the other side.
Why it was recalled
The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
- Recall number
- 09-141
- Units
- About 13,000
- Manufactured in
- United States, Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through March 2009 for about $60 to $70.
- Distributor
- Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa
Ritchie Immersion Heaters
CPSC product type: Electric Water Heaters
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Ritchie Industries at (800) 747-0222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, visit the firms' Web sites at www.springfield-wire.com or www.ritchiefount.com, or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.
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